Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stanton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stanton Elementary School's student population of 344 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stanton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanton Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#937 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
11%
White
97%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanton Elementary School's ranking?
Stanton Elementary School is ranked #937 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Stanton Elementary School?
344 students attend Stanton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Stanton Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanton Elementary School?
Stanton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stanton Elementary School offer ?
Stanton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanton Elementary School part of?
Stanton Elementary School is part of Powell County School District.
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